Program Overview
The Communication Sciences and Disorders at Chapman University is a MSc programme in Communications & Media over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Communication Sciences and Disorders programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 875 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 875 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication Sciences and Disorders programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods
- Articulation and Phonology
- Clinical Procedures and Professional Issues
- Language Disorders in Children
- Fluency
- Autism Spectrum Disorders and Early Childhood Assessment
- Neuroanatomy
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Cognitive Aspects of Communication
- Diagnostics and Assessment
- School\x96Based Issues
- Adult Language Disorders
- Disorders of Swallowing/Dysphagia
- Multicultural and Second Language Acquisition
- Voice, Resonance and Craniofacial Disorders
- Motor Speech Disorders
- Advanced Audiology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Please visit the CSDCAS webpage to apply to the Communication Sciences & Disorders program.
- (The 2015-16 application cycle will open SEPTEMBER 17th, 2015. Applicants wishing to apply for the 2016 cycle may not create an account or send documents or tests scores to CSDCAS prior to this date. Documents received by CSDCAS prior to this date will not be accepted).
- Undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or the Post-Baccalaureate equivalent (leveling courses, see below). Minors or leveling courses completed outside the US will not be accepted. All leveling course must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university in the US.
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores taken within the last five years (can be submitted directly to CSDCAS [code 0690]).
- Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions attended (submitted through CSDCAS);
- Three letters of recommendation, including one from an academic source, which describe your professional and academic abilities (submitted through CSDCAS);
- A personal essay that will be used to assess the applicant\xc2\x92s writing skills, career commitment and professional goals (submitted through CSDCAS).
- Successful candidates have a minimum of 3.0 GPA and minimum GRE scores of 152 Verbal, 150 Quantitative, and 4.0 Analytical Writing.
- The average GPA from the previous year was 3.64.
- Successful paper-screened applicants will be contacted for a personal interview, or a Skype interview with the director.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 875 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 875 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 875 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 875 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Chapman University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Chapman University
Chapman University
Orange, United States
Chapman University is a private research university in Orange, California, United States. Encompassing eleven colleges, the university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months